As we celebrate our Patron’s feast, we are reminded to bring before the angels our offerings to the Lord. The angels accompanies us, as we approach the temple of the Lord, the altar of the Lord. No one is allowed into this temple as it is guarded by the angels of the Lord. To be worthy is to bring a [...]
Some of us can probably resonate with the Gospel reading for today, feeling unjust for the workers who were hired first as it does seem unfair to be paid the same wage as those who only worked for 1 hour, bearing the work under the terrible heat for the entire day. Why should they be paid the same as me, [...]
My mother-in-law is truly remarkable. She may be petite, but her character is strong and admirable. She is loud, straightforward, and unapologetically blunt, which sets her apart. Not only is she an amazing cook who can prepare big, sumptuous meals to feed a crowd, but she also has a big heart. Her strength and resilience were evident when my father-in-law [...]
Jesus teaches his disciples to be forgiving. No limit should be set on the number of times we need to forgive. Jesus tells the parable of the Unforgiving Servant to drive his point. Jesus demands that we show pity to our fellow servants because Jesus has always shown us mercy. In the community, we need to forgive one another. In [...]
In the first reading, God warns Ezekiel, the one appointed as the watchman of the People of Israel that if he does not warn the wicked to stop doing his foolishness, he too, will be punished. Both of them will die. If he does his job, he will not die, even if the wicked does not listen. St. Paul in [...]
When I first encountered the Our Father's Prayer in a convent school, its true meaning eluded me. We recited it as part of our National Pledge, but its depth remained hidden. Only during my RCIA journey was the veil lifted, and I grasped why Jesus taught His disciples how to pray to our Father. "Your Will Be Done, on earth [...]
Love in Bloom: A Night of Romance 💘 Our days as a married couple are a never-ending whirlwind of rushing our son to school, handling the demands of work and daily tasks. Time seems to slip away; before we know it, it's bedtime. Weekends are just as hectic, leaving us wondering if we've forgotten what it's like to spend quality [...]
At the heart and locus of our Catholic faith, is the Catholic family. The Church is built with the foundational stone of Family. The Gospel of Matthew opens with an extensive genealogy of Jesus spanning fourteen generations. The first two sections draw information from the books of Ruth and 1 Chronicles. In the third section, except for the names Jechoniah, [...]
During my first RCIA lesson, I discovered that the Church isn't just a grand, elegant building as I had initially thought. Instead, it is a gathering of Christians in small communities or homes to worship and celebrate our Lord. In the time of the early Christians, they would pray, sing hymns, read Scripture, and share communal meals, also known as [...]
Living in this highly competitive society, there is a constant challenge with regard to living my family life in line with our faith. I am guilty at times for channeling efforts towards worldly pursuits. So we continually trust God and pray for His guidance. For instilling faith in our daily lives, we have taken various baby steps throughout the years. [...]
